Vale Base Metals to Deploy Coarse Particle Flotation at Salobo Copper Mine
Vale Base Metals will introduce coarse particle flotation (CPF) at its Salobo III copper mine in Brazil, aiming to lift ore throughput from 35 Mt in 2025 to 42 Mt by 2029. The CPF system processes larger particle sizes, allowing a primary grind increase to roughly 250 µm and potentially boosting overall capacity by up to 50% while using the existing grinding circuit. The project involves upgrades to crushing, hydrocyclone, compressor and water‑pumping infrastructure, and creates a coarse tailings stream for future optimisation. By repowering rather than adding new ball mills, Vale expects lower capital intensity and reduced specific grinding energy consumption.
Which States Experience the Most Power Outages?
Power outages disproportionately affect a handful of U.S. states, with Texas, California, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Louisiana topping the rankings. Extreme weather—hurricanes, wildfires, ice storms—and aging, sprawling grids drive higher outage hours and customer impacts. The frequency...
These EVs Should Be Next On The Chopping Block, According To Our Readers
Jalopnik surveyed its readers to identify which electric vehicles should be axed next, and the consensus zeroed in on large, pricey models. Commentators singled out the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Tesla Model X, Rolls‑Royce Spectre and even the Tesla...
Docomo Completes Mobile Core Virtualisation
NTT Docomo has finished virtualising its entire mobile core network, including the 5G standalone core, evolved packet core (EPC) and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), by running them as software on general‑purpose servers. The transition was executed with Cisco, Dell Technologies...
Sharpton Cites BNPL Racial Disparities
Civil rights leader Al Sharpton urged state attorneys general to broaden their buy‑now‑pay‑later (BNPL) investigation, arguing the products disproportionately harm Black and Brown consumers. The inquiry, launched by seven states, already targets major players such as Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, PayPal,...
The Last of Us Online Was Around '80%' Complete when Naughty Dog Canceled It
The Last of Us Online, a multiplayer spin‑off from Naughty Dog, was about 80 percent complete when the studio cancelled it in late 2023. Director Vinit Agarwal, who spent seven years on the project, learned of the decision just a day before...
Texas Woman Loses Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit in Controversial Abortion Case
A federal judge in South Texas dismissed a $1 million wrongful‑arrest lawsuit filed by Lizelle Gonzalez, who was briefly jailed after prosecutors charged her with murder for a self‑induced abortion. The court ruled that the district attorney and sheriff were protected...
HNSCC Market Is Expected to Reach to $4.5bn Across 8MM by 2034
GlobalData projects the head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) therapeutics market to grow from $2.0 bn in 2024 to $4.5 bn by 2034, reflecting an 8.4% compound annual growth rate. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) dominate, accounting for 69% of 2024 sales...
Russell & Bromley Ramps up Clearance Sale
Russell & Bromley has lifted its clearance discounts to 60% at stores not included in the recent pre‑pack deal with Next. The escalation follows earlier reductions of 20%, 30% and 50% as administrators aim to liquidate inventory before expected closures around...
New Zealand Rethinks LNG Imports Amid War-Driven Prices
New Zealand’s newly appointed energy minister has publicly questioned the viability of the country’s planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal. The skepticism comes as the war in the Middle East has driven global LNG prices to multi‑year highs, making...
Innergex Commissions 13.2MW La Cense Wind
Innergex Renewable Energy and partner EOLFI have completed commissioning of the 13.2 MW La Cense onshore wind farm in France’s Oise region. The facility, consisting of four 3.3 MW Nordex N117 turbines, is expected to produce about 33 GWh of electricity per year...
Branch CFO Says IPOs Are a ‘Discipline, Not a Deadline’
Matt Peterson, the new CFO of fintech lender Branch, says an IPO should be treated as a discipline rather than a deadline, emphasizing rigorous fundamentals over timing. He draws on his experience guiding Fastly’s 2019 IPO and highlights usage‑based pricing...
TD Calls for Car-Pooling Parking Bays at Motorway Junctions to Help Commuters Cut Costs
Irish commuters are feeling the pinch of rising fuel prices even after recent government excise cuts, with few viable alternatives to solo driving. A TD has called for the creation of dedicated car‑pool parking bays at motorway junctions to help...
Kardex Provides WEG with Improved Warehouse Performance and Small-Parts Inventory via AutoStore System
Kardex installed a high‑density AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system at WEG Electric Corp’s Duluth, Georgia headquarters to address growing small‑parts inventory without expanding the building footprint. The solution includes 14,000 bins, seven R5 robots and three picking ports, all...
Impact of SEC Proposal Changes ‘Not as Big as Feared’, Says Illinois Stewardship Head
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed revisions to its no‑action request process that governs how shareholder proposals are evaluated. Illinois’ stewardship chief, Michael O'Connor, says the changes will not be as disruptive as some feared. Despite the regulatory...
North Sea Carbon Capture Projects Showing Steady Progress
Carbon capture and storage projects in the North Sea are moving from experimental pilots to commercial operations. Legacy gas producers such as Equinor, TotalEnergies and Shell are leading initiatives like Northern Lights, Northern Endurance Partnership and Porthos, each targeting multi‑megaton...
Best VR Headset 2026
The guide ranks Meta Quest 3 as the best overall VR headset for 2026, emphasizing its solid image quality, wireless standalone design, and reasonable price. Pico 4 is highlighted as the top non‑Meta alternative, offering a higher‑resolution LCD screen but limited to...
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[In the Picture] Skins Focuses on the Experience in Knokke
On April 1, Dutch beauty retailer Skins launched its newest boutique in Knokke, Belgium, expanding its presence beyond Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels. The 1,200‑square‑meter shop curates a selection of international niche perfume, skincare and makeup brands such as Creed, Westman Atelier...
CCIL Imposes Volatility Margin on Dollar-Rupee Forwards Amid Market Swings
The Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL) has imposed a 20 % volatility margin on dollar‑rupee forward contracts, effective immediately. The move follows sharp market swings after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tightened arbitrage restrictions, pushing the 1‑year implied USD‑INR yield...
Quick Commerce Bets on Baby Care as Start-Ups Target Always-On Parenting Needs
India’s quick‑commerce sector is expanding into baby care, with start‑ups like OZi and Peeko promising 60‑minute, 24‑hour delivery of diapers, formula, toys and apparel. OZi has raised $6.2 million and now offers over 15,000 products from 400 brands, focusing on the...
ICF Sets New Production Record, Rolls Out 3,405 Coaches in FY26
Integral Coach Factory (ICF) announced a new production record for FY 2025‑26, rolling out 3,405 passenger coaches – a 13% increase over the previous year. The milestone includes the 80,000th coach ever built at ICF, setting a global benchmark for a...
Does Artemis II Prove Space Tourism Might Soon Take Off?
Artemis II’s April 1 launch delivered the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo, underscoring NASA’s push for a 2028 Moon landing. SpaceX has filed confidentially for an IPO that could value the company above $1 trillion, the largest market debut ever. Virgin Galactic...
FKPE’s Oberhausen Venue ‘OBEX’ Hails Successful First Year
FKPE’s OBEX exhibition venue in Oberhausen celebrated its first anniversary, having welcomed over 250,000 visitors in just twelve months. The venue’s 4,500 sqm space and 14‑metre clearance accommodated blockbuster shows like *The Last Days of Pompei* and the upcoming *Formula 1* exhibition,...
General Motors Stock Gaps Lower on Quarterly Sales Tumble
General Motors reported a 9.7% year‑over‑year drop in first‑quarter sales, blaming higher oil prices, economic uncertainty, higher borrowing costs and rising vehicle prices. The news sent GM shares down 4.1% to $71.97, testing a $72 support level and leaving the...
SpaceX Secures SDA-4 Launch Task Order From U.S. Space Force
SpaceX has secured a task order worth more than $178 million from the U.S. Space Force Systems Command to conduct two National Security Space Launch Phase 3, Lane 1 missions in fiscal 2027. The launches will occur from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...
Nexperia's China Unit Nears Fully Local Production of Chips: Company Sources
Nexperia’s China unit is on the cusp of achieving fully localized semiconductor manufacturing, according to internal sources. The move will enable the Dutch‑headquartered, Chinese‑owned chipmaker to produce a broader portfolio of chips within mainland China. Local production is expected to...
AI-Powered Cohorting Is Quietly Reshaping How Real-World Evidence Gets Built
AI‑powered cohorting is redefining how real‑world evidence is generated by replacing manual SQL‑driven processes with modular, workflow‑based automation. The new approach decomposes cohort construction into discrete steps—intent interpretation, clinical concept mapping, temporal reasoning, execution, validation, and explanation—each handled by specialized...
NGFA Tracking Key Ag Transportation Bills
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) is monitoring two critical pieces of legislation: the surface transportation authorization, which lapses at the end of September, and the biennial Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The highway bill, originally enacted under the...
Master Boat Builders Delivers RApport 2800 Tug for Gulf LNG Partnership
Master Boat Builders has delivered the tugboat Jill, the sixth vessel in its RApport 2800 series and the second built for Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur. The 92‑foot, 40‑foot beam tug boasts over 85 metric‑ton bollard pull and ABS FFV1 firefighting...
Cargill Wins 2026 BIG Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award
Cargill has been honored with the 2026 BIG Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award, recognizing its extensive AI integration across the food and agriculture value chain. The company leverages tools such as Agriness, CattleView, CMAX and generative‑AI platforms like Ask Emma to...
Not Just Travel's Cruise Sales Surge by 16% in March
Not Just Travel reported a 16% year‑on‑year rise in cruise bookings for March 2026, despite a volatile market shaped by Middle‑East conflict. More than 750 independent consultants drove the growth, with half of the top 20 consultants posting over 20%...
McDonald’s Sets Date for Under $3 Menu Debut
McDonald’s will roll out an Under $3 Menu on April 21, adding at least ten low‑priced items across breakfast, lunch and dinner, alongside a $4 Breakfast Meal Deal. The new McValue offerings follow a 2024 $5 Meal Deal and aim to reverse...
Nick Candy Sells Chelsea Home for Record £270m
British property billionaire Nick Candy has sold his Grade II‑listed Chelsea mansion for about £270 million (≈ $345 million), one of the most expensive UK home sales ever. The property, featuring a pool and a small lake, attracted multiple offers without formal marketing,...
Loop Neighborhood Markets Deploys Tote’s Genie AI Agent in Early Step Toward Agentic Retail Operations
Loop Neighborhood Markets has rolled out Tote’s Genie AI agent, an AI‑native associate support tool that delivers instant answers on policies, POS operations, and maintenance. Since launch the system recorded zero escalations and 100% first‑contact resolution, handling inquiries via voice...
Harbour City Shopping Mall and Bandai Namco Asia Launch the First-Ever Flagship Event “Bandai Namco Asia Journey in Hong Kong”
Harbour City, Hong Kong’s largest mall, has partnered with Bandai Namco Asia to launch the flagship “Bandai Namco Asia Journey in Hong Kong @ Harbour City,” running from March 27 to May 5, 2026. The event showcases five iconic Japanese IPs—Gundam, ONE PIECE, Tamagotchi, ULTRAMAN and DRAGON BALL—through...
Shanxi Radio and Television Station and Information Office of the People’s Government of Shanxi Province Release “Tales of Guan Yu”...
Shanxi Radio and Television Station, together with the provincial information office, launched the five‑part documentary “Tales of Guan Yu,” tracing the 1,800‑year‑old warrior’s evolution into a global spiritual icon. The series blends archival research, animation and drone‑filmed present‑day stories, shooting across...
Trump Is Preparing 100% Tariffs on some Drugmakers, Documents Show
President Donald Trump is preparing to announce 100% tariffs on select pharmaceutical products, according to a draft memo obtained by Endpoints News. The tariffs would apply to a limited group of drugmakers, targeting high‑priced brand‑name drugs rather than the entire...
FAA Absent From Cleveland Burke Lakefront Closure Hearing
Cleveland officials outlined three routes to shut down Burke Lakefront Airport, including waiting for grant expirations, seeking FAA approval, or pursuing congressional legislation. The airport currently loses about $1.7 million a year and could require a $7 million grant repayment if closed...
What Impacts Pharmacy Bond Cost: Credit, Bond Amount, and Risk Factors
Pharmacy bonds, mandated for wholesale drug distributors, function as financial guarantees rather than traditional insurance. Premiums are calculated as a percentage of the state‑required bond amount, with rates heavily influenced by the applicant’s credit profile, financial stability, and operational risk...
DOJ Cracks Down On Unfair Contracts With New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork‑Presbyterian Hospital, accusing it of using “all‑or‑nothing” payer contracts that force insurers to include every NYP facility in their networks. The complaint says the practice blocks lower‑cost plans, limits...
Scott Miller Launches Ensemble Hospitality Design Studio
Scott Miller, former global director at AvroKO and North America director for 1508, has founded Ensemble, a hospitality design and strategy studio that blends guest‑experience insight with operational expertise. The firm offers end‑to‑end services for luxury hotels, restaurants and wellness...
NBA 2K26 Season 6 Brings Anime Theme and Major Rewards
NBA 2K26 Season 6 drops on April 3, introducing an anime‑themed visual overhaul across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W. The update spotlights Karl‑Anthony Towns and adds futuristic rewards such as a Raptor mascot, orange anime hair, and cyborg mods. MyTEAM rolls out hand‑drawn anime...
Montauk Point Hires Dr. Gero Michel to Lead Its Risk and Analytics Platform
Montauk Point Ltd., a Bermuda‑based advisory firm for third‑party risk capital, has hired Dr. Gero Michel to lead its risk and analytics platform. Michel, a 35‑year veteran of insurance and reinsurance with senior roles at AIG, RMS, and Aon, will...
Outriders Re-Review: Square Enix’s Loot-Shooter Was Years Ahead of Its Time
Square Enix’s 2021 loot‑shooter Outriders introduced a class‑synergy loop that now underpins modern multiplayer shooters such as Arc Raiders and Marathon. Despite a rocky launch marked by server outages and balance problems, the game attracted over 3 million players in its...
EarBuds Podcast Collective Newsletter Reveals 9th Anniversary Survey Results, Highlighting Podcast Discovery Insights
EarBuds Podcast Collective marked its ninth anniversary by surveying 62 highly engaged listeners about how they interact with its weekly curated newsletter. The results show that roughly half of readers open every issue while others select editions based on themes,...
GoDaddy and LegalZoom Partner to Support Open Agentic Web
LegalZoom and GoDaddy have partnered to publish LegalZoom’s first AI agent using GoDaddy’s public implementation of the Agent Name Service (ANS), an open standard that leverages DNS and PKI for verifiable identity. The LegalZoom agent, built on a Model Context...
Whatever Happened to College Basketball Video Games?
College basketball video games flourished in the 1990s and early 2000s but vanished due to weak sales rather than legal issues. EA’s 2024 success with *College Football 25* reignited interest, leading EA and 2K to submit competing licensing proposals to the...
Medabots S Frame Arms Girl Crossover Launched
Imagineer has launched a limited‑time crossover event in the mobile title Medabots S featuring Kotobukiya’s Frame Arms Girl model‑kit line. The collaboration introduces four new Medabots—Goutenraizer, Sticoletto, Baselarbunny and Hresvelgr—based on the Frame Arms Girl characters Gourai Kai, Stiletto, Baselard and Hresvelg....
Wi-Fi That Can Withstand a Nuclear Reactor
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have demonstrated a 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi receiver that survives up to 500 kilograys of gamma radiation, a level far beyond what space‑qualified electronics can tolerate. The hardened chip, presented at ISSCC, kept functional performance with...
5 Small Drug Stocks to Buy as Sector Recovery Gains Strength
Zacks highlights five small‑cap drug stocks—Indivior, Catalyst, Theravance, Relmada and Avalo—as attractive bets amid a sector recovery that began mid‑2025. Innovation in obesity, gene therapy and AI‑enabled discovery, together with steady M&A and improving pipelines, underpin a constructive 2026 outlook....